Repent

μετανοέω metanoeō repent

The Greek word for “repent” is μετανοέω (metanoeō). Repentance is not just an apology. It is much bigger than that. Scripture tells us we are made new in Christ. Romans 2:12 calls for the TRANSFORMATION of our minds, not an empty apology for our sin. Repentance calls for a shift in one’s thought process and mentality. Behaviors that we once reveled in are now despicable in our eyes. When faced with repentance, numerous hurdles often arise. Behaviors that we once felt were pivotal to our personality now bring feelings of discomfort. Habits that have been formed over time must now come to an end. Excuses will form. Difficulty will increase, and turning from old habits will seem impossible. On the cross, Christ’s flesh did not want to endure the pain and torture He knew was coming. Luke 22:41-43 And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. However, our strength comes from knowing that God’s will for us is always for our good and His glory. Yes, true repentance is challenging, but remind yourself how beneficial it would be to quit smoking. How much better would you feel if you lost ten pounds or started selecting healthier meal options? God calls us to repent and come to Him out of love for us. Our love of the flesh blinds us to God’s love and causes our perspective to be focused solely on the immense difficulty of repentance. However, I challenge you to shift your thinking and remember all that Christ endured so that we may gain eternity and overcome death. God Bless! 🙏🏿✌🏿💙💪🏿

Luke 13:1-5 There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them: do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.”